UNSPSC 50344651: Frozen sprite melons

The variety of melons known as sprite melons that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50344651 Frozen sprite melons (Commodity) encompasses frozen melon products procured by state and local governments primarily for institutional food service—correctional facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, and school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers treating frozen melons as part of broader grocery and produce procurement vehicles rather than as standalone line items; the code appears most visible within blanket food-service contracts that span proteins, produce, dairy, and consumables. State Health and Human Services commissions in Texas dominate the recent activity, with school districts in Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, and California also active in the space. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted two major IFBs in the past two months—HHS0017660 for Big Spring State Hospital groceries (response due July 27, 2026) and HHS0017449 for El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumables (response due July 13, 2026)—both seeking firm fixed unit pricing on 95 percent or more of specified line items across multiple produce and frozen categories under one-year terms with optional renewals. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, issued IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026) for over 1,100 grocery line items to support school lunch and breakfast programs, requiring USDA compliance and 51 percent domestic agricultural content.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Texas, Georgia, and adjacent southeastern states, with secondary presence in California and Connecticut. Texas state-level procurements for institutional food service (hospitals and supported living centers) represent the largest recent volume, with historical spend baselines ranging from $32,000 annually (Big Spring) to $1.5 million (El Paso). School districts constitute a second tier of buyers, typically bundling frozen melons with other fresh and processed produce in annual or multi-year contracts; Hancock County Schools in Georgia (fresh produce IFB due June 26, 2026) and Douglas County Schools in Georgia (RFP for food supply and distribution due February 18, 2026) exemplify that pattern. Head Start of Greater Dallas issued IFB 26-GP for approximately 32,409 cases of frozen foods and produce to support child care programs under CACFP requirements, with an estimated total procurement value of $969,460.94 across primary, secondary, and tertiary suppliers. The state of New Jersey conducted a partial rebid (T1103 26DPP01307) for frozen vegetables specifically, with bids due June 17, 2026, indicating some buyers segment frozen produce as standalone commodities rather than bundled categories. Institutional buyers (HHSC facilities, correctional departments, school systems) drive demand; pricing is predominantly firm fixed for the contract term, with adjustments permitted only at renewal periods or subject to CPI or market-index verification, and vendors must deliver within 7–30 days of order, maintain temperature control, and comply with HACCP and federal food safety standards.